Optometrist

Boots Opticians; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Boots Retirement Savings Plan

Performance-based quarterly bonus

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Flexible benefits scheme

70% discount on glasses

Job summary

Boots Opticians in Southampton seeks a dedicated Optometrist to deliver excellent patient care using the latest technology. This role involves leading clinics, supporting diverse patient needs, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to provide expert advice. An ideal candidate is confident, compassionate, and focused on patient welfare.

The position offers competitive benefits, including a salary reflective of your experience, retirement savings plan, and generous leave options. Career development is supported, with pathways to leadership or franchise ownership.

Qualifications

• Confident, compassionate Optometrist focused on patient care.
• GOC registration is a must (or expect to register soon).
• NHS performer number is either required or in progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinics and deliver outstanding patient care.
• Use the latest technology to assess eye health.
• Provide clinical support to colleagues on the shop floor.

Skills

Excellent communication and organization skills

Confidence and compassion

Interest in patient care

Team collaboration

Education

GOC registered or expecting to be within 6 months

NHS performer number or working towards it

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

As an Optometrist at Boots, you’ll play a key role in delivering brilliant patient care – using the latest tech, working alongside experienced colleagues, and supporting your community with clinical excellence. Whether you're leading a clinic, responding to triage, or mentoring others, no two days are the same, and your growth never stops.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading clinics and delivering outstanding patient care
• Using the latest testing technology to assess eye health and provide expert advice
• Providing enhanced services, from triage support to advanced assessments, depending on store needs
• Offering clinical support to colleagues on the shop floor
• Collaborating with external healthcare professionals
• Keeping your clinical knowledge up to date and sharing it with others
• Playing a key role in your store’s leadership team, bringing energy and insight to every shift

What You’ll Need To Have (our Must-haves)

• We’re looking for Optometrists who are confident, compassionate, and always focused on doing the right thing for patients.
• GOC registered (or expecting to be within 6 months)
• NHS performer number (or working towards it)
• Excellent communication and organisation skills
• A genuine interest in patient care and team collaboration

It would be great if you also have

• Experience supporting enhanced services
• A strong understanding of local clinical networks

Where your brilliance can take you

At Boots Opticians, your clinical career can go in many directions – from delivering enhanced services and supporting pre-reg development, to regional clinical leadership or professional training roles, or even owning your own Boots Opticians store through our Franchise Academy. Whatever path you choose, we’ll help you get there.

Rewards designed for you

• Competitive base salary
• Boots Retirement Savings Plan (up to 12% company contribution)
• Reimbursement of GOC and professional indemnity fees
• CPD days throughout the year
• Performance-based quarterly bonus
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Generous employee discounts for you and a family member
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (pro-rata)
• Flexible benefits scheme – discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes, and more
• 70% discount on glasses and exclusive Boots UK savings

Equal Opportunity

We’re a proud equal opportunity employer, and the diversity of our colleagues is so important to us, as we create a positive and inclusive workplace for everyone who steps through the door.

Ban the Box

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case‑by‑case basis.